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Nike Flyknit is probably the most exciting and innovative shoe to be released for years. Four years in the making and widely regarded as one of the best inventions of 2012 , the Flyknit has been precision engineered and designed around four design philosophies – performance, lightness, formfitting and sustainability.

Looking at the shoe, it’s not hard to notice that Nike have clearly ticked all four boxes. At its most basic concept, the Flyknit consists of knitting thread into a single layer to fit around your foot. However, before you shudder at the memory of having to wear your Gran’s knitted creations when you were younger, the technology behind Flyknit is something you can’t not appreciate.

The innovative Nike Flyknit Racer Unisex Running Shoe gets its structure and support from Nike Flyknit technology. As a result, it's incredibly lightweight, with a precision fit that feels like a second skin.

The one-piece knit upper seamlessly integrates areas of high support, breathability and stretch where you need them most—without overlays, which add weight. For an adaptive fit, lightweight dynamic Flywire wraps the foot and is adjustable through the laces.

The waffleskin rubber outsole features a racing-specific diamond pattern, delivering lightweight durability and traction. Outsole lugs are raised slightly under the forefoot for enhanced grip and comfort at toe-off.

The Nike Flyknit Racer is designed as a marathon or everyday long distance running shoe. At an astonishing 160 grams, you'll appreciate it when, after a long race, your feet don't feel like they're carrying around lead weights.

By knitting thread into a single layer to fit around your foot instead of cutting and sewing together multiple materials, engineers at Nike not only made this sneaker lighter, but also gave it a precision fit. The weave alternately grips and gives despite the absence of liners or reinforcements, and is denser around the areas that need the support, and more transparent around the areas that require breathability. Frankly, the way the fibres interlock, and how they change to support the various aspects of the shoe – the toecap, the saddle, the collar, and the heel cup – is simply genius.

The final box that Nike wanted to tick with the Flyknit is one that concerns every one of us. 80% of the shoe is made from recycled material – the fibres of which are wound out of recycled polyester/PET bottles. Most important, using a single thread to construct the upper results in less waste left on the factory floor. Considering the way traditional running shoes are manufactured, with overlays, stitching and a ton of wastage, the Flyknit are almost revolutionary; there is only 6mm of polyester thread wastage during the creation of every pair.

Please note due to high demand on this style, they are limited to one pair per person.

Features Include:Reflective elements for visibility in low lightPull-tab on heel for easy on and offLow-profile knit tongue for ventilation and comfortWeight: 160 grams (men's size 8)